ONSEMI NCP102

NCP102
Low Dropout Linear
Regulator Controller
The NCP102 is a low dropout linear regulator controller for
applications requiring high-current and ultra low dropout voltages.
The use of an external N-Channel MOSFET allows the user to adapt
the device to a multitude of applications depending on system
requirements for current and dropout voltage.
An extremely accurate 0.8 V (±2%) reference allows the
implementation of sub 1 V voltage supplies. The reference is
guaranteed over the complete supply and temperature ranges.
Other features of the NCP102 are a dedicated enable input,
internally compensated error amplifier and an adjustable soft-start. A
minimum drive capability of ±5 mA provides fast transient response.
The drive current is internally limited to protect the controller in case
of an external MOSFET failure. The NCP102 is packaged in a space
saving TSOP-6.
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MARKING
DIAGRAM
1
102
A
Y
W
G
Features
•4.5 V to 13.5 V Supply Voltage Range
•0.8 V (±2%) Voltage Reference (Temperature and Process)
•Programmable Regulator Output Voltage Down to 0.8 V
•Drive Current Capability of > ±5mA
•MLCC and POSCAP Compatible
•Programmable Soft-Start
•Enable Active High
•Space Saving TSOP-6 Package
•RoHS Compliant Pb-Free Package
EN
1
6
VCC
GND
2
5
DRV
FB
3
4
SOFT-S
ORDERING INFORMATION
Device
VCC
2
Vin
GND
6
Cin
DRV
5
VOUT
RG
3
NCP102SNT1G
CCC
NCP102
FB
SOFT-S
4
CSOFT-S
= Device Code
= Assembly Location
= Year
= Work Week
= Pb-Free Package
(Top View)
U1
VCC
1
PIN CONNECTIONS
•Desktop and Laptops
•Computer Peripherals such as Graphics Cards
•Sub 1 V Power Supplies
EN
102AYW G
G
(Note: Microdot may be in either location)
Applications
CHIP
ENABLE 1
6
TSOP-6
(SOT23-6)
SN SUFFIX
CASE 318G
X1
Package
Shipping†
TSOP-6
(Pb-Free)
3000/Tape & Reel
†For information on tape and reel specifications,
including part orientation and tape sizes, please
refer to our Tape and Reel Packaging Specifications
Brochure, BRD8011/D.
COUT1
R1
COUT2
CFB
R2
Figure 1. Typical Application
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VCC
UVLO
VCC
IEN
EN
9.75 V
15 V
+
0.8 V
VCC
ISOFT-S
GND
SOFT-S
0.8 V
FB
+
9.75 V
9.75 V
DRV
Figure 2. Representative Block Diagram
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Pin
Symbol Name
Description
1
EN
2
GND
3
FB
Inverting input of the error amplifier. The output voltage is sampled by means of a resistor divider and ap‐
plied to this pin for regulation.
4
SOFT-S
Programmable soft-start. An internal current source charges the capacitor connected to this pin. The softstart period ends once the voltage of the soft-start capacitor reaches 0.8 V.
5
DRV
Gate drive for external N-Channel MOSFET. It is also the buffered output of the error amplifier.
6
VCC
Power supply voltage input. Operating voltage range is from 4.5 to 13.5 V. A decoupling capacitor to GND
should be used. A minimum of 0.1 mF is recommended.
Enable Input (Active High). Pull the EN pin below 0.8 V to disable the regulator and enter the standby
mode operation.
Ground
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MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted)
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
Main Supply Input Voltage
Main Supply Input Current
VCC
ICC
-0.3 to 15
100
V
mA
Enable Voltage
Enable Current
VEN
IEN
-0.3 to 9.75
100
V
mA
VSOFT-S
ISOFT-S
-0.3 to 9.75
100
V
mA
VDRV
IDRV
-0.3 to 9.75
100
V
mA
Feedback Voltage
Feedback Current
VFB
IFB
-0.3 to 9.75
100
V
mA
Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient
(0.36 sq in Printed Circuit Copper Clad)
(1.0 sq in Printed Circuit Copper Clad)
RqJA
Soft-Start Voltage
Soft-Start Current
Drive Voltage
Drive Current
°C/W
230
200
Power Dissipation (TA = 25°C, 2 oz Cu, 0.36 sq in Printed Circuit Copper Clad)
PD
0.4
W
Storage Temperature Range
Tstg
-65 to 150
°C
Operating Junction Temperature Range
TJ
-40 to 125
°C
Treflow
260
°C
Reflow Temperature 10 seconds
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the
Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect
device reliability.
1. This device series contains ESD protection and exceeds the following tests:
Human Body Model (HBM) ±2.0 kV per JEDEC standard: JESD22-A114
Machine Model (MM) ±200 V per JEDEC standard: JESD22-A115
2. Latch-up current maximum rating: ±100 mA per JEDEC standard: JESD78.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 12 V, VEN = 1 V, VDRV = VFB, VSS = open, CCC = 0.1 mF. For typical values TJ = 25°C.
For min/max values, TJ = -40°C to 125°C, unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage
VCC
4.5
-
13.5
V
VCC = 5 V
VCC = 12 V
ICC1
ICC2
-
1.4
1.8
3.2
3.2
mA
VCC Startup Voltage
VCC increasing
VCC(on)
4.0
4.2
4.5
V
VCC Turn Off Voltage
VCC decreasing
VCC(off)
3.8
4.0
4.4
V
VCC Hysteresis
VCC(on) - VCC(off)
VCC(hys)
0.10
0.24
0.30
V
Standby Current
VEN = 0 V, VCC = 5 V
VEN = 0 V, VCC = 12 V
ICC(off1)
ICC(off2)
-
0.3
0.48
0.8
1.5
mA
VFB = 1.0 V
IFB
-1.0
-
1.0
mA
Av
55
70
-
dB
VFB = VDRV
BW
-
0.7
-
MHz
VCC = 12 V, 100 Hz
PSRR
50
-
-
dB
Sink Current
VDRV = 6 V, VFB = 1 V
VDRV = 2.5 V, VCC = 5 V
VFB = 1 V
IDRV(SNK1)
IDRV(SNK2)
5.0
5.0
-
-
mA
Source Current
VDRV = 6 V, VFB = 0.6 V
VDRV = 2.5 V, VCC = 5 V,
VFB = 0.6 V
IDRV(SRC1)
IDRV(SRC2)
5.0
5.0
-
-
mA
IDRV = 5 mA, VFB = 1 V
IDRV = 5 mA, VFB = 0.6 V,
VCC = 9.5 V
VDRV(low)
VDRV(high)
9.0
-
0.5
-
V
VDRV = 0 V, VFB = 0.6 V
VDRV = open, VFB = 0.6 V
IDRV(MAX1)
IDRV(MAX2)
-
-
45
40
mA
VSOFT-S = 1 V
ISOFT-S
3.5
4.5
6.2
mA
IEN
5.0
10
15
mA
VEN Increasing
VEN Decreasing
VEN(on)
VEN(off)
0.7
0.66
0.8
0.77
0.9
0.88
VEN(on) - VEN(off)
VEN(hys)
-
35
-
mV
VCC = 5 V, VCC = 12 V
VREF
0.784
0.8
0.816
V
Supply Current
ERROR AMPLIFIER
Input Bias Current
Open Loop DC Gain (Note 3)
Unity Gain Bandwidth
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (Note3)
DRIVE
Output Voltage
Low State
High State
Drive Current Under Fault Conditions
TJ = 25°C
SOFT-START
Source Current
ENABLE
Source Current
Input Threshold Voltage
V
On State
Off State
Threshold Voltage Hysteresis
REFERENCE
Reference Voltage
3. Guaranteed by design.
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4.5
3.00
2.75
2.50
VCC = 12 V
2.25
2.00
4.4
VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
ICC, SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Operating
1.75
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.75
0.50
Standby
0.25
0
-50 -25
4.3
Start-up Threshold
4.2
4.1
4.0
Minimum Operating
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
0
25
50
75
100
125
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
150
-50
Figure 3. Supply Current vs. Junction
Temperature
Phase
144
108
72
40
36
30
0
20
-36
10
-72
0
-108
-10
-20
-144
-180
1
100
1000
80
70
VCC = 12 V, VDRV = 6 V, VFB = 1 V
60
50
40
30
VCC = 5 V, VDRV = 2.5 V, VFB = 1 V
20
10
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 5. Error Amplifier Open Loop Voltage
Gain/Phase vs. Frequency
Figure 6. Drive Sink Current vs. Junction
Temperature
30
28
25
23
20
18
15
13
10
8
5
3
0
-50
10
90
f, FREQUENCY (kHz)
IDRV(MAX), MAXIMUM DRIVE CURRENT (mA)
IDRV(SRC), DRIVE SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
0.1
PHASE (°)
50
IDRV(SNK), DRIVE SINK CURRENT (mA)
AVOL, OPEN LOOP VOLTAGE GAIN (dB)
TJ = 25°C
VCC = 5 V
Gain
VCC = 12 V, VFB = 0.6 V
VCC = 5 V, VFB = 0.6 V
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
100
180
60
0
25
50
75
100
125
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 4. Supply Voltage Thresholds vs.
Junction Temperature
80
70
-25
150
150
40
37
34
VDRV = 0 V, VFB = 0.6 V
31
28
25
22
19
16
13
10
-50
VDRV = open, VFB = 0.6 V
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 7. Drive Source Current vs. Junction
Temperature
Figure 8. Drive Current Under Fault Conditions
vs. Junction Temperature
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
0.90
0.85
On State
0.80
Off State
0.75
0.70
0.65
0.60
-50
-25
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 9. Soft-Start Charge Current vs.
Junction Temperature
0
25
50
75
100
125
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 10. Enable Threshold Voltages vs.
Junction Temperature
0.90
VREF, REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
ISOFT-S, SOFT-START CHARGE (mA)
10
VEN, ENABLE THRESHOLD VOLTAGE (V)
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
0.88
VCC = 5 V
0.86
0.84
0.82
0.80
0.78
0.76
0.74
0.72
0.70
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TJ, JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 11. Reference Voltage vs. Junction
Temperature
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DETAILED OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The NCP102 is a low dropout linear regulator controller
for applications requiring high-current and ultra low
dropout voltages. The use of an external N-Channel
MOSFET allows the user to adapt the device to a multitude
of applications depending on system requirements for
current and dropout voltage.
An extremely accurate 0.8 V (±2%) reference allows the
implementation of sub 1 V voltage supplies. The reference
is guaranteed over the complete supply and temperature
ranges.
Other features of the NCP102 are a dedicated enable
input, internally compensated error amplifier and an
adjustable soft-start. A minimum drive capability of ±5 mA
provides fast transient response. The drive current is
internally limited to protect the controller in case of an
external MOSFET failure. The NCP102 is packaged in a
space saving TSOP-6.
Equation 1 relates the output voltage to the internal
reference voltage and external resistors R1 and R2.
ǒ
V out + V REF @ R1 ) R2
R2
Ǔ
(eq. 1)
ERROR AMPLIFIER
The NCP102 has a wide bandwidth error amplifier. It
allows the user to implement a wide bandwidth feedback
loop resulting in better transient response and lower system
cost. It requires the user to compensate the system. A narrow
bandwidth error amplifier usually does not require external
compensation but it requires more output capacitance to
meet typical transient requirements.
The output of the error amplifier is available for frequency
compensation. A capacitor (CCOMP) can be placed between
the DRV and FB pins. In most cases the resistor is not
needed. The uncompensated error amplifier dominant pole
is approximately 1.65 Hz. Any external capacitance
between the DRV and FB pins reduces the dominant pole
frequency due to the Miller multiplication effect. Equation
2 relates the dominant pole frequency to CCOMP.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
The NCP102 supply voltage range is between 4.5 V and
13.5 V. The controller is enabled once the supply voltage
exceeds its minimum supply threshold, typically 4.5 V. The
minimum operating voltage is reduced to 4.2 V (typical)
once the controller is enabled to provide noise immunity.
A bypass capacitor is required on the VCC pin to provide
charge storage during power up and transient events. A
minimum of 0.1 mF is recommended.
f pole + 6.7016 @ C COMP *0.846
(eq. 2)
EXTERNAL ENABLE
The EN input allows the NCP102 to be remotely enabled.
An internal 10 mA (typ.) current source pulls up the EN
voltage. The EN pin is internally pulled to VCC or 9.5 V,
whichever is lower.
The controller is enabled once the EN pin voltage exceeds
0.8 V (typ.). The controller is disabled by pulling down on
the EN pin. Figure 12 shows the relationship between enable
and soft-start.
DRIVE OUTPUT
A powerful error amplifier (EA) capable of driving an
external MOSFET is built into the NCP102. The output of
the error amplifier is connected to the DRV pin. It has a
minimum drive current capability of ±5 mA providing a fast
transient response.
The EA is biased directly from VCC. The DRV voltage
follows VCC up and it is internally clamped to 9.75 V (typ.).
This allows the use of external MOSFETs with a maximum
gate voltage of 12 V.
The DRV current is provided directly from VCC.
Therefore, the VCC capacitor should be large enough to
maintain a constant VCC during power up and transients.
Otherwise, the supply voltage may collapse reaching the
controller undervoltage lockout threshold.
EN
SOFT-S
Vout
INTERNAL REFERENCE
tSOFT-S
The internal 0.8 V reference facilitates the
implementation of sub 1 V supplies required in modern
computing equipment. The internal reference is trimmed
during manufacturing to obtain better than ±2% accuracy
over the complete operating range.
The output voltage, Vout, is programmed using a resistor
divider (R1 and R2) as shown in Figure 1.
The resistor divider senses the output voltage and
compares it to the internal 0.8 V reference.
Figure 12. Relationship Between Enable and
Soft-Start
The EN pin can be connected to VCC if the enable feature
is not used. If connected to VCC and VCC is higher than 9.5 V
a resistor in series should be used to limit the current into the
EN pin as the pin is internally clamped to 9.5 V. A minimum
of 40 kW is recommended.
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SOFT-START
Soft-start reduces inrush current and overshoot of the
output voltage. The adjustable soft-start built into the
NCP102 allows the user to select the optimum soft-start
time for the application. The soft-start time is set with a
capacitor from the SOFT-S pin to ground.
Soft-start is achieved by controlling the slope of the DRV
voltage based on the slope of the soft-start capacitor voltage,
CSOFT-S. The capacitor is charged to VCC with a constant
4.5 mA (typ.) current source, ISOFT-S. This results in a linear
charge of the soft-start capacitor and thus the output voltage.
The soft-start period, tSOFT-S, ends once the capacitor
voltage reaches 0.8 V (typ). The soft-start capacitor is
calculated using Equation 3.
t SOFT*S +
ǒc
Ǔ
@ 0.8
I SOFT*S
SOFT*S
Vout (slave)
Soft-Start (slave)
Vout (master)
Soft-Start (master)
Figure 13. Power-up Sequencing Waveforms
(eq. 3)
Power sequencing will affect the soft-start time
calculated using Equation 3 because the soft-start capacitor
charge current is now increased by the enable charge current.
The soft-start time is calculated using Equation 3 by
replacing ISOFT-S with the sum of IEN and ISOFT-S.
The soft-start capacitor is internally pulled to GND when
VCC is not within its operating range or the controller is
disabled using the EN pin.
POWER SEQUENCING
Power sequencing can be easily implemented using the
SOFT-S and EN pins. This is achieved by directly
connecting the SOFT-S pin of the master controller to the
EN pin of the slave controller. If VCC is above 9.5 V a
resistor divider is required to limit the voltage on the EN pin
because the pin is internally clamped to 9.5 V. Figure 13
shows the timing waveforms of the master and slave
controllers.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
ON Semiconductor provides an electronic design tool, a
demonstration board and an application note to facilitate
design using the NCP102 and to reduce development cycle
time. All the tools can be downloaded at www.onsemi.com.
The electronic design tool allows the user to easily
determine most of the system parameters of a linear
regulator. The tool also evaluates the frequency response of
the system. The demonstration board is designed to generate
a 1.2V/3 A voltage supply from a 1.8 V supply. The circuit
schematic is shown in Figure 14 and the regulator design is
described in Application Note AND8303.
Vin
VCC
TP2a
J2
J1
TP2
TP1
R8
ENABLE 1 k
J5
C11
100 p
MMBT3904
Q3
U1
1
R7
365 k
R6
10 k
2
3
Open
EN
VCC
GND
DRV
FB
TP12
TP5
6
0.01
C3
200
SOFT-S
4
C5
C6
470
4.7
0.1
NTD40N03
Q2
R1
5
C10
C4
100 p
Q1
R2
TP6a
100
Vout
C7
C8
C9
J3
1000
4.7
0.1
TP6
TP7
NCP102 TP4
R5
0
C1
0.01
R3
10 k
TP8
TP9
TP10
TP11
TP3
R4
20 k
GND
J4
J6
Figure 14. Circuit Schematic
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
TSOP-6
CASE 318G-02
ISSUE M
A
L
6
5
4
2
3
B
S
1
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER
ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. MAXIMUM LEAD THICKNESS INCLUDES
LEAD FINISH THICKNESS. MINIMUM LEAD
THICKNESS IS THE MINIMUM THICKNESS
OF BASE MATERIAL.
4. DIMENSIONS A AND B DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS, OR GATE
BURRS.
MILLIMETERS
DIM MIN
MAX
A
2.90
3.10
B
1.30
1.70
C
0.90
1.10
D
0.25
0.50
G
0.85
1.05
H 0.013 0.100
J
0.10
0.26
K
0.20
0.60
L
1.25
1.55
M
0_
10 _
S
2.50
3.00
D
G
M
J
C
0.05 (0.002)
K
H
INCHES
MIN
MAX
0.1142 0.1220
0.0512 0.0669
0.0354 0.0433
0.0098 0.0197
0.0335 0.0413
0.0005 0.0040
0.0040 0.0102
0.0079 0.0236
0.0493 0.0610
0_
10 _
0.0985 0.1181
SOLDERING FOOTPRINT*
2.4
0.094
1.9
0.075
0.95
0.037
0.95
0.037
0.7
0.028
1.0
0.039
SCALE 10:1
mm Ǔ
ǒinches
*For additional information on our Pb-Free strategy and soldering
details, please download the ON Semiconductor Soldering and
Mounting Techniques Reference Manual, SOLDERRM/D.
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